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House OKs FISA 702 Extension, Senate Likely Blocks It

5/1/2026

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Story summary
  • The House passed the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Section 702 extension suspended, with a two-thirds majority despite 58 not voting, and approved a farm bill and budget resolution before a two-week recess.
  • House sent Senate’s 45-day renewal to President Donald Trump.
  • Senate Majority Leader John Thune said it will be rejected as dead.
  • Section 702 permits surveillance of non-Americans and captures Americans’ communications with foreigners, raising constitutional concerns.